Frank the Tank

Florida Atlantic University was introduced to the nation Thursday during the Republican presidential primaries broadcast live on MSNBC.
But when President Frank T. Brogan was introduced at the school’s official watch party, images of fraternity keggers, not state dinners, were probably on some students’ minds.

“And now, I’d like to introduce Frank T. “the tank” Brogan,” said Ron Bulger, the assistant director for government relations, as his boss took the stage.

It’s unknown if Bulger meant to make a reference to comedian Will Ferrel’s character in the movie “Old School” in which a group of aging college buddies start up their own misfit fraternity.
Will the FAU president’s new nickname stick?

It’s unlikely. FAU President Frank T. (for Timothy) Brogan could never emulate the Tank’s lifestyle. The former Lieutenant Governor is known as an avid runner, who jogs everyday, five miles, up hill, both ways.
Plus, he’s got a 27,000-university to run, and was up early on Friday to chat about the debate and give one last plug to FAU on MSNBC correspondent Joe Scarborough’s Morning Joe show.